to erode
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侵蚀, 腐蚀
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
Transitive: to erode the surface of a material
例子
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
风和雨侵蚀了山顶裸露的岩石。
1.1
侵蚀, 腐蚀
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
例子
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
海岸边的悬崖在波浪的冲击下慢慢被侵蚀。
02
侵蚀, 削弱
to gradually destroy someone's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being due to negative experiences or influences
Transitive: to erode a person's emotional well-being
例子
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
被信任的朋友背叛逐渐侵蚀了他对他人的信任。
2.1
侵蚀, 削弱
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
例子
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
住在一个不安全的社区里，马克的安全感被侵蚀，让他感到焦虑。
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